Lights of New York

Name: Lights of New York
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1928
Rating: 37
Cast: Helene Costello, Cullen Landis, Mary Carr, Wheeler Oakman, Gladys Brockwell

1928·Movie

57min

Ratings

37/100

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5.7

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About

The first "All Talking" picture

Eddie is conned into fronting a speakeasy for a local gangster who intends to frame him for the murder of a cop.

DNA

Genres: Noir Silent Film
Mood: DarkBroodingGrittyTenseNoirish
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalMoral AmbiguityThe Cost Of AmbitionCrime And Punishment
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Betrayal Within RanksHigh-Stakes HeistUndercover OperationRedemption ArcWrongly Accused ProtagonistCrime SyndicateCorruption UnveiledMoral Dilemmas
Pacing: Slow BurnBuilding Suspense
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Poetic LanguageMinimalist Dialogue
Character Types: Femme FataleDetectiveAnti-Hero
Time: 1920s
Place: Urban CityscapeUnderground Hideouts
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Bryan Foy, Edwin B. DuPar

Written by:

Murray Roth, Hugh Herbert

Produced by:

Bryan Foy

Cast

Helene Costello

Kitty Lewis

Cullen Landis

Eddie Morgan

Mary Carr

Mrs. Morgan

Wheeler Oakman

Hawk Miller

Gladys Brockwell

Molly Thompson

Robert Elliott

Detective Crosby

Eugene Pallette

Gene

Tom Dugan

Sam

Tom McGuire

Collins

Walter Percival

Jake Jackson

Guy D'Ennery

Tommy (as Guy Dennery)

Eddie Kane

Cop (uncredited)

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